THE COLD DESERT, BEARS OF MANITOU, NORTHERN HUSTLE

THE COLD DESERT

The Cold Desert began in Phoenix, Arizona in the Summer of 2008 as the solo project of singer/songwriter Matt Klassen. After two years of stressing out over how to play five instruments at the same time, Jared Kaiser and Bobby Ball joined the band on drums and bass, respectively, in the Fall of 2010. In March of 2011 they welcomed multi-instrumentalist Cody Nelson into the lineup.

Since forming, the Cold Desert have shared the stage with international touring artists such as Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit, Future of Forestry, and Eastern Conference Champions. They've rocked the most notorious stages in Arizona with their eclectic blend of balls-out rock, melodic folk and dirty Southern blues and gospel.

After recording with Chris Franz in North Hollywood in the Spring, the Cold Desert will be releasing their debut EP "Four Doors" on September 30th.

BEARS OF MANITOU

Formed in 2010, Bears Of Manitou has been working hard playing shows and Just released out debut Full Length Album 'Origins'. Bears Of Manitou has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Rocky Votolato, Dustin Kensrue, Sucre (Eisley and Mute Math) and more...

Bears of Manitou is a 4 piece band creating folk music with an array of musical instruments.

Band Interests
Cooking, Traveling, Tap Dancing, and Whiskey.
We are currently in the studio, and the album release date will be announced beginning of 2012.